Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg is a dynamic nonpublic special education day school committed to providing comprehensive year-round educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students aged 12 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. We may be small, but our dedication is anything but. From our big-hearted staff to our ambitious goals for our students, we approach everything with enthusiasm and intention.

What to expect.

You will join a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the students in our care. This role offers rich, entry level, experience in special education if your goals include careers like special education teacher, registered behavior technician (RBT), or board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Starting pay rate: $18.00/hour.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and/or working with assigned student as a 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Supporting Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives by documenting student progress and providing additional instruction and structure.
• Providing educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Providing behavior intervention and treatment.
• Opportunities for leading classroom activities.
  
  
  

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program
  
  
  

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• High school diploma or GED.
  
  
  

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!